Contracts Manager

About Us Lawelawe Management Group is a trusted provider of managed services, supporting clients across a range of industries. We specialize in delivering scalable, end?to?end solutions that include back office operations, IT infrastructure support, compliance, and risk management. Our team works closely with each client to understand their specific business needs and deliver efficient, customized support that enables long?term growth and operational stability. By combining industry best practices with a proactive service model, we help reduce downtime, streamline operations, and enhance overall performance. At Lawelawe, we are committed to driving measurable impact and creating lasting value for our clients. Your Role The Contracts Manager plays a critical role in supporting Lawelawes business operations by developing, evaluating, and negotiating contracts with federal agencies, subcontractors, and partners. You will ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations, reduce organizational risk, and serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a strong grasp of contract law, and the ability to work across departments to support our growth and compliance objectives. How Youll Make an Impact As a Contracts Manager, you will administer full lifecycle contract management, from proposal to closeout, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, compliance requirements, and federal acquisition regulations. Youll partner with leadership to develop strategic contract initiatives, mitigate risk, and guide stakeholders through complex contract scenarios. Youll also standardize contract templates and language and help maintain accurate contract records and documentation across platforms. Responsibilities Supports or participates in contract negotiations with suppliers, partners, or customers. Develops, prepares, and administers contracts, bids, and proposals that meet specifications and comply with all policies and regulations. Examines supporting materials and agreement documents related to bids or contracts and provides guidance. Acts as liaison between the organization and subcontractors to implement the contracts. Maintains contract records used to ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements. Liaising with staff on all levels of the company to analyze and determine a comprehensive contract strategy. Designing standardized language and guidelines for contracts. Reviewing contracts for compliance with language guidelines. Collaborating with internal procurement, legal and human resources teams to ensure contracts compliance. Sharing and clarifying contract processes, conditions and details with management, business partners and employees. Obtaining contract-related information from relevant parties. Reviewing contracts, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies in line with company rules and guidelines. Ensuring relevant documentation accompany contracts and maintaining digital and hard copies of relevant documentation. Liaising between parties regarding contract development, and negotiations regarding terms and conditions, and drafting and revising changes as required. Identifying potential risks contract changes may pose to company. Education and Experience Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. 47 years of experience in contracts administration or management. Deltek Contracts Module utilization experience. Proficient knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to relevant contracts. Working knowledge of federal government contracting and FAR/DFARS compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail. Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies. Strong organizational and project management skills. Must be a US Citizen. Why Youll Love Working Here Competitive compensation package Remote work Retirement savings options Professional development opportunities Mission-driven, community-focused work Work Environment This role operates in a professional office environment. Youll routinely use standard office equipment including computers, phones, printers, and copiers. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to set up trade show booth materials and responsible for shipping to various locations when necessary. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. Frequently moves some equipment up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part?time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need. Position is remote with onsite work at the Chantilly, Virginia office on a weekly or bi?weekly basis, as business needs dictate. Travel Minimal (less than 15%) travel is expected for this role. The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered. Lawelawe Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr